Saigon acrobats

The recent Loreto Fest went all out to create a carnival atmosphere complete with acrobats and slightly creepy isnie-disney costumes.

While the acrobats were impressive, as is so often the case in Vietnam, it was the unexpected that really caught my eye.

Another shot of the real acrobats


Accidental acrobat

The lighting rig needed adjusted. Ladders? Harness? Hard hat? Clear the people underneath? Why on earth would you do that?

I would lay money on the power still being live too. Still, at least he isn't wearing flip flops.

Loreto Fest Saigon 2009

A few more posts from this event will eventually make their way to my adoring public but to keep you satiated here's the best 'fro seen since the Seventies.

Loreto Fest is the biggest live music gig in HCMC and all for a good cause so that makes getting drunk in the open air a good thing. Here are some details.